Cross Creek (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1983, Cross Creek is a drama and romance film directed by Martin Ritt, running about 127 minutes. “The portrait of a woman who, at the edge of survival, found a world of meaning.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the 1930s, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings moves to Florida's backwaters to write in peace. She feels bothered by affectionate men, editors and confused neighbors, but soon she connects and writes The Yearling, a classic of American literature.
Who’s in it. Cross Creek stars Mary Steenburgen as Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Rip Torn as Marsh Turner, Peter Coyote as Norton Baskin and Dana Hill as Ellie Turner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Cross Creek has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cross Creek page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cross Creek tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cross Creek (1983)?
- In US, Cross Creek is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cross Creek worth watching?
- Cross Creek holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cross Creek?
- Cross Creek stars Mary Steenburgen, Rip Torn, Peter Coyote, Dana Hill and Alfre Woodard.
- When was Cross Creek released?
- Cross Creek was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.